Balance of auto loans linked to synthetic fraud soarsAuto News

The outstanding balance on auto loans linked to suspected synthetic identity fraud more than tripled from 2012 to 2017, according to TransUnion.

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Average rate on new-car loans at 8-year high Auto News

Last month, the average interest rate on a new-vehicle loan reached its highest level since the third quarter of 2009, as federal rate increases made last year trickled down to vehicle finance, Edmunds said.

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Daimler, Volvo executives skeptical over Geely alliance planAuto News

Executives at Daimler and Volvo question the viability and industrial logic of a plan by their major shareholder, China's Geely, to form an auto industry alliance to counter "tech invaders."

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Nissan in talks to buy France's Renault stake in merger prelude, report saysAuto News

Renault and alliance partner Nissan are discussing plans for a closer tie-up in which the Japanese carmaker would acquire the bulk of the French state's 15 percent Renault holding, Reuters reported.

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9:58 am ET 3/7/18 -- correctionAuto News

Volkswagen remains bullish on U.S. auto shows, including the one in Detroit.

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As Cohn leaves White House, a win for hard-line tariff supportersAuto News

Gary Cohn's departure from the White House is a victory for the protectionists who have sought to push President Donald Trump to fully embrace their views.

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GM unveils expanded Chevy Silverado medium-duty truck lineupAuto News

General Motors' new Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty pickup will compete in more segments than initially expected, a strategy coinciding with the automaker's plan to expand and improve its commercial dealership network.

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GKN said to be near deal with Dana over auto unit tie-upAuto News

GKN is in advanced talks over a merger of its automotive unit with Dana, a deal that would complicate Melrose's hostile bid for the company, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Trump's tariff threat could impact PSA's U.S. returnAuto News

President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European cars exported to the United States has worried PSA Group, which doesn't (yet) sell vehicles in North America.

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Hyundai will list all CPO vehicles on CarfaxAuto News

Hyundai Motor America will start posting all of its dealerships' certified pre-owned vehicles for sale on Carfax's used-vehicle listings.

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Hyundai will list all CPO vehicles on CarfaxAuto News

Hyundai Motor America will start posting all of its dealerships' certified pre-owned vehicles for sale on Carfax's used-vehicle listings.

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Ford Transit Connect cargo van gets diesel option, new techAuto News

The cargo version of Ford's small van gets its first significant updates since 2014.

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FCA sets 2019 Ram 1500 prices from $33,340Auto News

Base pricing for the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 will start at $33,340, including delivery -- a price that will place the pickup, in its lowest-priced configuration, $1,350 more than the 2018 model.

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VW, Daimler Keeping the Faith in Diesels (3/6/18)

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Toyota, Kobe hit with U.S. lawsuit over vehicle metal qualityAuto News

Consumers filed a federal lawsuit against Kobe Steel and Toyota accusing the companies of violating consumer protection laws by concealing the use of sub-standard metal components in vehicles.

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Jaguar prices I-Pace electric crossover from $69,500Auto News

When Jaguar's I-Pace battery-powered crossover arrives this year, it will carry a base price tag of $69,500, not including shipping, Jaguar Land Rover officials announced Tuesday at the Geneva auto show.

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Toyota, Subaru and Honda lead industry for trade-in loyaltyAuto News

Toyota, Subaru and American Honda customers are most loyal to the brand, according to a new study examining the rate at which customers trade in vehicles for one from the same segment, manufacturer, brand or model.

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Cadillac names auto marketing veteran Deborah Wahl as global CMOAuto News

Cadillac named former Chrysler marketing executive Deborah Wahl as its new global chief marketing officer, replacing Uwe Ellinghaus, who left the luxury brand at the end of 2017.

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In search of whirs, whines with EV motors Auto News

For those of us who love to drive, the transition from gasoline to electricity will cause us to re-evaluate much of what we like about cars.

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In search of whirs and whines with EV motors Auto News

For those of us who love to drive, the transition from gasoline to electricity will cause us to re-evaluate much of what we like about cars.

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